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WINE AND DINE IN THE CAPITAL

Canberra is paradise for foodies with a truly eclectic mix of dining styles, cuisines and experiences. With award-winning restaurants, vineyards and baristas, plus legendary dishes, people have been known to come to Canberra just for the delicious fare on offer.

Whether you’re after family-friendly restaurants, sweet delights, cosy local cafes, exceptional coffee or fine dining, it’s all here. The best part? Trying the superb local produce served by passionate people – be sure to taste our truffles, cool-climate wines, handcrafted beers, and smoked meats.

Discover the best new eateries and bars with our guide to Canberra's foodie scene, sip the best coffees in Canberra, feast at hatted and award winning restaurants, enjoy lunch al fresco, or listen to a gig at the capital's popular live music bars

Feast your way around the captial on a tour with the experts. Hop from one eatery to the next in Braddon with Eat Canberra Tours, explore the wine region on a private luxury tour with Van Du Vin, and discover local gin and beer makers with Dave's Tours

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The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
PK

The Pizza Kitchen

Goulburn, NSW
Not specified
Smoked salmon or Moo (Roasted Beef) Bagel

Fav Cup Cafe

City, ACT
Under $20
Front of One For The Road

One for the Road

Wagga Wagga & Riverina, NSW
Not specified
Butterfly local trout at Three Blue Ducks

Three Blue Ducks Nimbo

Tumut, NSW
Over $30
Kosciuszko Wines

Kosicuszko Wines

Hall, ACT
Not specified
View to lake

Water's Edge Canberra

Parkes, ACT
Over $30
Cafe Sosta

Cafe Sosta

Acton, ACT
Not specified
Person holding coffee cup with two hands

Espresso Room - Woden

Phillip, ACT
Not specified
Provisions Deli & Creperie

Provisions Deli and Creperie

Queanbeyan, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Kerralee Wines

Kerralee Wines

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Delicious Dosa

Amara Indian Restaurant

Canberra, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Toasted sandwich cut in half with filling oozing out

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium

Fyshwick, ACT
Not specified
Harrison & Sons

Harrison and Sons

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
Lime Leaves

Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant

Queanbeyan, NSW
Not specified
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Bunny Beans Cafe - Kippax

Holt, ACT
Between $20 and $30
VICE Steak

VICE

Canberra, ACT
Over $30
Farm

Oliveview Cafe and Restaurant

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Between $20 and $30
The Grabby Pub in Grabben Gullen also known as the Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel - Grabben Gullen

Upper Lachlan Shire, NSW
Over $30
Wee Jasper Distillery

Wee Jasper Distillery

Yass, NSW
Not specified
Adore Tea High Tea

Adore Tea

Mitchell, ACT
Under $20
Surveyors Hill Vineyard Ariel Shot

Surveyors Hill Vineyards

Yass, NSW
Between $20 and $30
Bringing back cider apples from the orchard

Crafty Cider

Tumut, NSW
Not specified
The Yass Cafe

The Yass Café

Yass, NSW
Not specified
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    Each meal will be more delicious than the last with this guide to everything from the best brunch spots and hatted restaurants through to popular pub grub and vegetarian eats. 

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